If you’re a small-dog owner, then you probably have a small-dog-sized chip on your shoulder — just like your little yapper with its Napoleon complex. Yes, small-dog owners are often defensive and for ...

"My big dog often behaves as if he's dumb as a post, but my small dog is an Einstein." "Size doesn't matter. My big and small dogs are smart on some tasks and not so smart on others." "Molly, my tiny ...

If you believe the statements from various websites on the Internet, there are huge differences in the behavior of dogs based upon their size. You will find ...

When it comes to dogs, sometimes size can throw people for a loop and trigger unfair stereotypes and misunderstandings of different breeds. For instance, large dog breeds like German Shepherds can be ...

Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this generally true? If so, why?

It existed long before humans started breeding the cute canines. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. One of the main genetic ...

To dogs, urinating is more than just a mundane daily task. As veterinarian Marty Becker explains, the act serves as a key mode of canine communication, allowing pups to mark their territory and scope ...

Your Pomeranian may think he's a Doberman, but small-breed dogs need food specifically designed for canines their size. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...

Despite the huge variation in body size and shape, Great Danes and Chihuahuas are both members of the same species: Canis lupus familiaris. They retain the ability to breed with one another (allowing ...

New research finds a mutation that suggests the more diminutive canines’ DNA dates back to ancient wolves. By James Gorman Big dogs get all the glory. I don’t have a peer-reviewed paper to prove it, ...

Dachshunds are one of the most popular breeds with short legs, making them a dog to remember. These beloved “weiner dogs” ...

Don’t tell grandma, but little dogs just don’t measure up to their larger counterparts. In a recent study comparing dog size and intelligence, scientists determined that bigger pups have better ...